Clavichord

Keyboard instrument where strings are struck by tangents.

clavichord

A keyboard instrument where the strings are struck by small metal tangents. The player directly controls pitch through finger pressure on these tangents, allowing for subtle vibrato and expressive nuances not possible with the harpsichord or piano. It produces a quiet, intimate sound.

/ˈklevɪˌkɔːrd/

The clavichord is derived from the Latin words 'clavis' (nail or key) and 'chorda' (string).

A clavichord is an old keyboard instrument that makes sound by tiny metal pieces called tangents hitting strings, like a very quiet piano.

The player can slightly change the pitch of a note by pressing down on the key while it's sounding
It was popular among composers like J
S
Bach
It is one of the oldest keyboard instruments

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